Data Governance Solution Architect

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced **Data Governance Solution Architect** with expertise in the Alation tool to join our team. As a Data Governance Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks using Alation for our clients. You will be responsible for analyzing client requirements, designing Alation-based solutions, and overseeing the implementation and integration of the tool into their existing systems. Your proficiency in leveraging the capabilities of Alation, including data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality monitoring, will be instrumental in delivering successful data governance solutions and ensuring client satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of our team and make a significant impact in the field of data governance, specifically with the Alation tool. **About Kearney Activate** Kearney Activate is the business acceleration and enablement arm of Kearney Management Consulting, helping clients accelerate transformation through Data and AI. Our Data & AI business line bridges strategy, technology, and execution to deliver data-driven, AI-enabled, and cloud-powered transformations. We partner with leading platforms such as Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks and Nvidia to help organizations build trusted data foundations, deploy intelligent solutions, and scale innovation. **We operate across four key focus areas:** - **Advisory & Assurance Services:** Driving strategy, governance, and change management to ensure impactful transformation. - **Data Services:** Building trusted, high-quality data foundations using Agentic AI across engineering, architecture, and governance. - **Insights Services:** Unlocking value through analytics, data science, and AI-driven storytelling for better decision-making. - **Asset Services:** Developing reusable GenAI assets, accelerators, and AI-powered solutions that push the boundaries of innovation. **Key Responsibilities** - Design and architect end-to-end data governance solutions, focusing on the implementation of the Alation tool, to meet the organization's data governance objectives and requirements. - Collaborate with business stakeholders, data stewards, and IT teams to understand data governance needs and translate them into technical requirements, leveraging the capabilities of the Alation tool. - Develop data governance strategies, policies, and standards that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, leveraging the Alation tool's features and functionalities. - Implement and configure the Alation tool to support data governance initiatives, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality monitoring, and metadata management. - Define and implement data governance workflows and processes within the Alation tool, ensuring efficient data governance operations across the organization. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate the Alation tool with existing data systems and infrastructure, ensuring seamless data governance processes. - Conduct data profiling, data quality assessments, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool to identify data issues and develop remediation strategies. - Provide guidance and support to business stakeholders, data stewards, and data owners on the effective use of the Alation tool for data governance activities. - Stay updated on the latest trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data governance and the Alation tool, and proactively recommend enhancements and improvements. - Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the successful implementation, maintenance, and scalability of the Alation tool, including upgrades, patches, and configurations. **We want to hear from you if you have the following skills** - Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. - Proven experience as a Data Governance Solution Architect, Data Architect, or similar role, with hands-on experience implementing data governance solutions using the Alation tool. - Strong expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end data governance frameworks and solutions, leveraging the Alation tool. - In-depth knowledge of data governance principles, data management best practices, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). - Proficiency in configuring and customizing the Alation tool, including data cataloging, data lineage, data quality, and metadata management features. - Experience in data profiling, data quality assessment, and data lineage analysis using the Alation tool or similar data governance platforms. - Familiarity with data integration, data modeling, and data architecture concepts. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a keen attention to detail. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders. - Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines. - Professional certifications in data governance, such as CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), DAMA-CDMP (Data Management Association Certified Data Management Professional), or similar certifications, are a plus. - Basic experience with REST APIs, Java, Python, JSON, XML, and SOAP - Good Understanding of Master Data Management, Data Integration and SQL Skills - Exposure to dimensional data modeling, Data Vault Modeling, ETL, ELT and data warehousing methodologies. - Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with a wide range of audiences and maintain interpersonal relationships. - Ability to work within time constraints and manage multiple tasks against critical deadlines. - Ability to perform problem solving and apply critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning to identify solutions. - Certifications from Alation